Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 2, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember you and work properly.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how people use our site
- Make the site work properly
- Show you relevant content
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
What they do: Make the site work (login, security, cart)
Can you disable them? No – they’re necessary
Examples: Session ID, security tokens
2. Performance Cookies (Optional)
What they do: Help us understand site usage
Can you disable them? Yes
Tools we use: Google Analytics
Examples: Page views, time on site, click patterns
3. Functional Cookies (Optional)
What they do: Remember your preferences
Can you disable them? Yes
Examples: Language settings, video quality preferences
4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
What they do: Show relevant ads and course recommendations
Can you disable them? Yes
Tools we use: Not currently active
Examples: Ad tracking, conversion measurement
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from services we use:
| Service | Purpose | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Usage statistics | Opt-out available |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Required for payments |
| YouTube/Vimeo | Video hosting | Required for videos |
Managing Cookies
Through Our Banner
- When you first visit, choose your preferences
- Change anytime: Click “Cookie Settings” in footer
Through Your Browser
Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies will break site functionality.
Your Choices
Accept all: Everything works, personalized experience
Essential only: Site works, but no analytics or personalization
Customize: Choose which cookie types to allow
Cookie Retention
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close browser
- Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 13 months
You can delete cookies anytime through browser settings.
GDPR & Privacy
For EU users:
- We ask consent before non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent anytime
- Essential cookies don’t require consent
For California users:
- We don’t “sell” your data through cookies
- You can opt out of all non-essential cookies
Changes
We may update this policy. When we do:
- We’ll update the date at the top
- We’ll notify you if changes are significant
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Questions about cookies?
By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.